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November 22, 2015

Hidden earthquakes present challenge to earthquake early-warning systems
Liverpool, UK (SPX) Nov 22, 2015
Seismologists at the University of Liverpool studying the 2011 Chile earthquake have discovered a previously undetected earthquake which took place seconds after the initial rupture. This newly discovered phenomena which they called a `closely-spaced doublet' presents a challenge to earthquake and tsunami early warning systems as it increases the risk of larger-than-expected tsunamis in the aftermath of a typical subduction earthquake. In a study published in Nature Geoscience, University research ... read more

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New superbug resistant to last-line antibiotics: study

Obama enlists unlikely ally to safeguard climate deal

Climate change could slash polar bear numbers by 2050

Australia blocks sale of huge cattle estate to foreigners

Reeling from attacks, France bans Paris climate rallies

China says making 'enormous efforts' against torture

Cuba, U.S. sign first environmental accord since diplomatic thaw

Australian court fines Japanese firm over whale kills

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Loss of diversity near melting coastal glaciers

Chinese emissions to rise despite coal peak

Declining snowpacks may cut many nations' water

Sea ice plays a pivotal role in the Arctic methane cycle

A 'blood rain' infiltrates villages of Spain

Carbon Capture: key green technology shackled by costs

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